Aiwa CSD-A120 Operating instructions
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- CD players
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- Operating instructions
Aiwa CSD-A120 is a compact disc stereo radio cassette recorder that combines advanced features with user-friendly operation. With its versatile functionality, it caters to a wide range of audio entertainment needs. Enjoy the convenience of listening to your favorite radio stations with the built-in AM/FM tuner. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear audio from CDs, featuring programmable playback and repeat functions. Record your own cassettes with ease, allowing you to preserve cherished memories or create custom playlists.
Aiwa CSD-A120 is a compact disc stereo radio cassette recorder that combines advanced features with user-friendly operation. With its versatile functionality, it caters to a wide range of audio entertainment needs. Enjoy the convenience of listening to your favorite radio stations with the built-in AM/FM tuner. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear audio from CDs, featuring programmable playback and repeat functions. Record your own cassettes with ease, allowing you to preserve cherished memories or create custom playlists.
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CSD-A120
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI
COMPACT DISC STEREO RADIO CASSETTE
RECORDER
RADIOCASETE ESTÉREO CON REPRODUCTOR
DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
RADIO-CASSETTE LECTEUR DE CD STEREO
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Français : Voir page 14.
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Precautions
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and
completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep
the Operating Instructions for future reference. All
warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and
on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the
safety suggestions below.
Installation
1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near
water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool,
or the like.
2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat,
including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances
that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less
than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even
surface.
4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with
adequate space around it so that proper heat
ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the
top of the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or
airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the
ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands - When placed or
mounted on a stand or cart, the unit
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the unit
or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD
pickup lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit
for a few hours, then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house
current, as specified in the Operating Instructions
and marked on the unit.
2 Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are
equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can
only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is
difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug
into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it
still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call
a qualified service technician to service or replace
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number (you
will find it on the rear of the unit) and serial number (you
will find it in the battery compartment) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact
your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No.
Serial No.
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Power supply
Using on AC house current
Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords
may result in the risk of fire.
Using on batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight R20 (size D) batteries, not supplied, with
the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned. Then close the
lid.
To switch from AC power supply to battery power
supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
When to replace the batteries
The tape speed slows down, volume decreases, or
sound is distorted during operation.
Notes on batteries
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries
with new ones.
• When the unit is not to be used for a long period,
remove the batteries to prevent needless battery
wear.
• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or
take them apart.
• Remove dead batteries.
If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to
remove.
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the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of
the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
3 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out
by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands,
as this could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid
being bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to the cord from the unit to the
power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.
4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do
not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized
plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure
of the blades of the plug.
5 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from
the AC outlet or remove all the batteries if the unit
will not be used for several months or more. When
the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is
turned off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service
technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT
YOURSELF.
to the AC inlet of the unit
to an AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
supplied AC cord
R20 (D)
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1 Select RADIO with FUNCTION.
The power is turned on.
2 Select a band (AM or FM) with BAND.
3 Tune to a station with TUNING.
4 Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
For better reception
After listening, select TAPE/6 STANDBY with
FUNCTION to turn the power off.
NOTE
If the unit picks up noise from other electrical
appliances nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights,
move the unit away.
TUNER OPERATION
A
1 Select CD with FUNCTION.
The power is turned on and “00” will light up in the
display.
2 Pull up the portion marked CD OPEN on
the disc compartment lid. Place a disc
with the printed side up and close the
disc compartment.
The total number of tracks is displayed.
3 Press e PLAY/PAUSE to start play.
The number of the track being played is displayed.
4 Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
s STOP – Stops play.
e PLAY/PAUSE – Pauses play. To resume play,
press again.
r,t SKIP/SEARCH – Searches for a particular
point during playback. Keep r or t pressed
and then release it.
– Skips to the beginning of a track. Press r or
t repeatedly.
REPEAT – Repeats a single track or all tracks. Select
as follows.
The dot flashes in the display: A single track is
played repeatedly. Select a track with r or t.
The dot lights up in the display: All tracks are played
repeatedly.
CD OPERATION
B
Extend the rod antenna
and orient it for the best
reception.
The antenna is inside the
unit. Position the unit for
the best reception.
AMFM
CD OPEN
VOLUME
PHONES \
A
TUNING
TAPE
RADIO
CD
FUNCTION
6
STANDBY
AM
FM
BAND
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To listen with the headphones
Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug to the
PHONES \ jack.
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After listening, select TAPE/6 STANDBY with
FUNCTION to turn the power off.
NOTE
• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-
shaped, octagonal ones).
It may result in malfunctions.
• Do not place more than one disc in the disc
compartment.
• Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.
• Do not touch the lens. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 16 tracks can be programmed from the disc.
1 In stop mode, press PROG.
“Pr” and the program indicator flash.
2 Press r, t to select a track, then
press PROG to store it.
“Pr” and the program indicator flash again.
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
4 Press PROG to finish the program.
The numbers of the programmed tracks are
displayed in order.
5 Press e to start play.
The program indicator lights up while the unit is in
programmed play mode.
To check the program, press PROG twice in stop
mode.
To clear the program, press s once in stop mode so
that the program indicator is turned off.
To change the programmed tracks, clear the
program and repeat all the steps again.
To add a track to the program, repeat steps 1 and 2
in stop mode. The new track will be added after the last
programmed track.
CD TRACK
B
REPEAT
PROG
SKIP/SEARCH
PLAY/
PAUSE
STOP
Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
INSERTING A TAPE
Place your finger on the top of the cassette
holder and pull it, then insert a tape with the
exposed side up and the side to be played
facing out.
Push the cassette holder to close.
PLAYING A TAPE
Press x PLAY while the power is off.
The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape
begins.
Adjust the volume with VOLUME.
s STOP – Stops play. The power will be
automatically turned off.
f F FWD/ g REW – Fast forwards/ rewinds. To
stop the winding, press s. At the end of the tape,
press s to release f or g.
TAPE OPERATION
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RECORDING
Note that recording is done on only one side of the
tape.
1 Insert a tape with the side to be recorded
facing out.
2 Get ready to record from the source.
To record from a CD, select CD and load the disc.
To record from a radio broadcast, select RADIO
and tune to a station.
3 Press w REC to start recording.
x PLAY is pressed simultaneously.
When recording from a CD, press e PLAY/
PAUSE to start playback.
To record only the selected tracks of a CD
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of PROGRAMMED PLAY on
page 5 to program tracks.
2 Press w REC and start CD play.
To stop recording, press s STOP on the deck. To
stop CD play, press s STOP on the operation panel.
To erase recording, press w REC while the power is
off.
After recording, select TAPE/6 STANDBY with
FUNCTION to turn the power off.
OSC
If a high-pitched sound is heard during recording from
AM, set OSC to another position.
To prevent accidental erasure
Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape with a
screwdriver or other pointed tool after recording.
To record on the tape again
Cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.
Tab for side A
Side A
s STOP
TAPE
RADIO
CD
FUNCTION
6
STANDBY
C
VOLUME
OSC
STOP F FWD
REW
PLAY REC
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If an erroneous display or malfunction occurs
Disconnect the AC cord and remove all the batteries to
turn off the display.
Leave the unit for a while and turn the power back on.
Maintenance
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents
such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.
To clean the heads
When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency sound is not emitted
- the sound is not adequately high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot be erased
- the tape cannot be recorded on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads
with a head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette
for details.
To clean the lens
Use a cotton swab
slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid. Wipe
gently from the center
to the edge.
Specifications
Tuner section
Frequency range, antenna — FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Rod antenna, AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz Ferrite bar antenna
Deck section
Track format — 4 tracks, 2 channels / Frequency range
— Normal tape: 50 - 8,000 Hz (EIAJ) / Recording
system — AC bias / Erasing system — Magnet erase /
Heads — Recording/playback head (1), Erasure head
(1)
CD player section
Disc — Compact disc / Scanning method — Non-
contact optical scanner (semiconductor laser)
General
Speaker — 100 mm cone type (2) / Output —
Headphones jack (stereo mini-jack) / Power output —
1.5 W + 1.5 W (EIAJ 8 ohms, T.H.D. 10% DC) / Power
requirements — DC 12 V using eight size D (R20)
batteries, AC 120 V, 60 Hz / Power consumption —
11 W / Dimensions (W × H × D) — 370 × 193 × 219 mm
(14
5
/
8
× 7
5
/
8
× 8
5
/
8
in.) / Weight — 2.35 kg (5 lbs. 3
oz.) (excluding batteries) / Accessory — AC cord (1)
Specifications and external appearance are subject to
change without notice.
COPYRIGHT
Please check the copyright laws relating to
recordings from disc, radio or external tape for the
country in which the machine is being used.
Lens
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
... Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are
not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void
the user’s right or authority to operate this product.
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Aiwa CSD-A120 Operating instructions
- Category
- CD players
- Type
- Operating instructions
Aiwa CSD-A120 is a compact disc stereo radio cassette recorder that combines advanced features with user-friendly operation. With its versatile functionality, it caters to a wide range of audio entertainment needs. Enjoy the convenience of listening to your favorite radio stations with the built-in AM/FM tuner. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear audio from CDs, featuring programmable playback and repeat functions. Record your own cassettes with ease, allowing you to preserve cherished memories or create custom playlists.
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